Resources
Find the right support for you.
Practical, plain-English guides for new and expecting parents in the UK. Start with our free Support Finder, or browse the guides below.
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Guides and insights
Getting NHS Support as a New or Expecting Parent
Who to talk to first, how perinatal mental health services work, and what you can do while you wait.
Where to Find Perinatal Mental Health Support in the UK
The UK charities, helplines and NHS routes worth knowing about, gathered in one place and grouped by what you need.
Getting Ready to Tell Someone How You Feel
What holds new and expecting parents back from speaking up, who you can talk to, and how to find the words.
Online and Remote Support for New Parents
Why remote support suits the newborn months, what's available, and how to make it work for you.
Types of Support for How You're Feeling
Counselling, CBT, perinatal and peer support: a plain-English guide to what each is for and how to narrow it down.
Private vs NHS Support in Pregnancy and After Birth
An honest look at cost, waiting times, choice and what each is genuinely best for in the perinatal period.
Somewhere to talk while you wait
Whether you're waiting for an appointment or working out your next step, Nia is a calm, private space to talk things through in the meantime.